So New

[wood_stuff]

Hi All,
I'm new to the art of carving and have been through most of the threads. I'm interested in carving caricatures and was wondering if the basic set from Ricks is all I need to get started?

[mikeg]

Yes, that should get you off to a good start. You may decide to add some smaller gouges and v-tools as you go along but that set should get you started. You may also want to get a book or two on caricature carving. I like Jack Price's "Carving Compacter Characters" and Pete LeClair's "Carving Caricature Figuress from Scratch".

Make sure you use the glove and thumb guard!!! Even with them, you'll cut yourself sooner or later, why needlessly invite injury?

mikeg

[Mitchell]

Yes, Indeed........

Good luck and remember to wear your glove.

[Mottles]

Hi wood stuff, I agree Rick has a terrific beginner set. I have a good friend who bought the set and it has served her well--and we are still friends too. LOL At some point you'll find depending on what type of carving you want to do--you'll add more tools.
Welcome to WCI message board.
Kathy

[Just Carving]

Talk to Rick and tell him what you want to do. Depending on what specifically you want to carve, you may want the whole starter kit, or, he might be able to suggest a different route like just using a knife, and/or a gouge or two, and/or a v-tool along with a glove. Price wise it might be a little different, but fine tuning your inventory or tools in the beginning will save you from having extra tools that you might never use.

[Tom-H]

Hey woodstuff, nice that you're here. Now as to your question about Ricks stater/beginner tool kit. It's a great one to get you started, but if history proves anything at all, within 2 months you will have about 6 more knives as well as 10 more gouges. Good luck! You think I'm kidding......Tom H

[Thomp]

get yer equiptment, A basic set it will get ya started and it will be enough to learn how they work, and keep maintain the cutting edge,. get a strop too and abrasive compound

a chunk of wood and a refreshment, its gonna be a fun ride,,,

Oh remember BYOB,, (bring your own bandaids)

[wood_stuff]

Thanks all for hte words of encouragement. I look forward to buying stock in whoever makes band aides. I will tkae all of your recommendation and run with it.

Thansk again and if I have any question I know where to look.

[tucker1931]

WHO'S RICK. OK guys I'm lookin for a really good set of mini gouges etc. I want to do spirits on walkin sticks. I'm reading posts here and everyone says see Ricks site, who is he?
Thanks

[Just Carving]

Rick Ferry

Little Shavers Woodcarving Supply

Phenomenal wood carving knifemaker

The guru of sharpening

You want to get started in wood carving, he'll get you started.

http://littleshavers.com/